In a recent session on youth and mental health, Dr. Jean Clinton spoke about the importance of sleep for kids. It was the first time I heard the term “sleep architecture”. Apparently creating the conditions for a good night sleep can be complex! If your child is not sleeping well, here are some suggestions from the Canadian Pediatric Society to help support a healthy sleep routine. Manage; Establish family media plans, and set clear boundaries Meaningful; Prioritize active, purposeful screen… Read More
Recently, when talking with someone about the many things that are happening in school, I heard the phrase, “A Good Busy”. I think that describes the current school context very well. Just this week alone, we held 2 concert practices, a dress rehearsal and a public performance of the Spring concert. We also hosted the MPI “Bike Rodeo” for all grade 1-5 students, to promote bike safety. Additionally, 4BT, under the leadership of Mrs. Taylor, planted many perennials in the… Read More
This month, I want to express our sincere thanks for another successful fundraiser. The “best before date” fiasco was unfortunate, but the bars were fresh and still sold very well. Thanks for helping your children with the sales and for doing your part as “taste testers” as well. It was an ordeal, I know, but I also convinced myself to taste test each flavour. It was all about quality control, of course. 😉 This morning, we awarded prizes to the… Read More
With snow still on the ground, it hardly feels like Spring. However, we do anticipate a Spring filled with opportunities to learn and celebrate learning at South Oaks School. So, what will Spring bring? On April 23, we will have our annual Open House event, which is an opportunity for your child to host you in their classroom to share some learning highlights. See details for this event below. On May 5, South Oaks will be presenting at the HSD… Read More
I love a good joke, don’t you? The laughter and joy we gain from a good joke is good for us. In fact, I can’t imagine a world without humour. How sad would that be? Lately, I have been noticing something odd from students. More and more frequently, I hear kids saying or doing something that we would consider unkind or disrespectful. Then, immediately afterwards, they will say, “It was just a joke”. So, it might look something like this;… Read More
Happy New Year! I hope you and your family/friends had a wonderful holiday! It is great to be back at school, working with our wonderful staff/students/parents again. As the New Year begins, we are looking at an exciting 2026. This year, our fundraising dollars will be going towards upgrading our small play structure with a bridge, etc. Plans are being drawn up as this is written. This year we will also see preparations underway to expand classes to grade 6… Read More
